Do not misjudge the impact they can have on the result of your adventure! For example, you will experience the different immigration rules and practices, job application procedures, the selection trends and the management culture.

Most visits to the USA are trouble-free however, you should be aware of the risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including locations frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers like restaurants, hotels, clubs and shopping areas.You must exercise a high degree of security awareness due to security situation and ongoing political tensions.In recent years, the USA authorities have carried out many operations and arrests as a result of investigations into terrorist networks.Monitor local security alerts, news broadcasts and consular messages. Ensure that your travel documents and visas are valid and secured in a safe place. Carry a photocopy of your travel documents rather than the originals. Maintain a low profile, vary times and routes of travel and exercise caution while driving. Making local contacts quickly and seeking support from other expatriates will greatly improve your comfort and safety.

Prepare yourself for the American job interview - find out information about the company you want to work for. Practice your few-sentences "speech" about who you are and what you do. Do not whine. Do not talk about being jobless. Do not dump on your former employer. Be positive.

Be aware that, the same keywords you used in your resume will be the foundation for your job interviews. Not only you need to be able to write about your keywords, but also during an interview, you must be able to talk about them as well in strong and powerful statements that highlight your successes, contributions and achievements.

The American job interview is a time of mutual assessment.

Be prepared for more than one job interview and some psychological tests in the United States.

Punctuality is expected, so arrive 5 minutes before the job interview and turn off your cellphone.

It is customary to present a business card, resume, references and copies of professional and academic qualifications at an initial job interview. references are usually followed up if an offer of employment is made, so notify your referees in advance. An extra resume can be handy too. You will never get a second chance to make a first impression!

Show your friendly face – smile. Look less serious and more cheerful. The American job interview begins with introductions and handshakes. Stand while being introduced. Firm handshakes are usually brief. Americans are generally uncomfortable with same-sex touching. Keep your distance when conversing. If you are introducing yourself, do not use your professional title. Use professional titles, or Mr., Mrs., or Miss with the last name when addressing someone. Maintain eye contact while talking to someone and when shaking someone’s hand.

Do not sit until invited. Panel job interviews with two to three people are very common in the USA. Talk effectively demonstrating your knowledge of the industry and/or the company, do not interrupt the interviewer and criticize former employers.

For an international career, you need to show that you are flexible, culturally sensitive, able to adapt to new circumstances and cultures, and that you possess some perseverance and motivation (for the job, not the location!).

Prepare for all kinds of interview questions about yourself, your skills, qualifications, experience and hobbies. Listen carefully to the questions and answer them as fully as you can, avoiding yes and no answers. Ask for clarification if you do not understand something.

The job interviewers often ask about your past successes and mistakes on the job. It is a good idea to prepare a few career success stories and couple that had less than favorable outcomes but were learning experiences.

You do not have to answer personal questions, but consider in advance how you are going to tackle them. If you feel uncomfortable with a question asked, simply smile and say, "In my country, that would be a strange question."

At job interview do not volunteer information that the interviewer does not ask for

Ask questions about the job, the lines of authority and your future responsibilities, but avoid raising the issue of salary or benefits early in the process. Do not forget to ask, “When can I expect to hear from you?” (if that has not been discussed).

At the end of your interview and before leaving, thank everyone present for interview opportunity and shake they hands.

After the interview, do not forget to write a thank you letter and subsequently follow-up by letter, email or phone call. Employers regard this as an indication of your strong/final interest in the position.